Rise, is about finding balance and rising up against adversity. It symbolizes swaying in high winds while remaining grounded.
Backstory: Every Celeste watch has a story. When I first developed my Rise watch I was going through a hard time in my life. I labeled it my adversity watch but the meaning was about finding strength and rising up against whatever was holding you down. It was a symbol of bending without breaking.
Although I would naturally be drawn to creating a tree in wood, I used shell specifically because it sparkled in the light and I wanted to sparkle too. The watch became my connection to that part of me that is able to keep my feet on the ground while simultaneously swaying in high winds.
Process and Materials
- The white iridescent background is Mother of Pearl.
- The tree and leaves are Paua abalone in its natural form. It has not been colored or tinted.
- The time markers are overlays on a black dial.
- No two watches are ever identical.
What's special about a Celeste Watch?
- 35mm: Polished 316L hypoallergenic stainless steel.
- Movement: Swiss made Ronda movement (cell 364). The battery life is approximately 18 months from the time of assembly or last service.
- Sapphire Glass: It is extraordinarily scratch-resistant. Sapphire has a value of 9 on the Mohs scale of mineral hardness. This makes it the 3rd hardest natural substance next to moissanite (synthetic diamonds) and diamonds. Its fracture toughness is around 4 times greater than that of Gorilla Glass.
- Hands: Luminous. Three hands - standard hours, minutes and seconds indication.
- Water Resistance: Up to 30 meters (~100 ft).
- Lifetime Batteries: Every Celeste watch comes with lifetime batteries. That means that your battery will be changed by us at no cost (only the cost of shipping). You can mail your watch to our boutique or stop by to take advantage of this portion of your warranty. If neither of these options are convenient and you choose to have your battery replaced locally, it is important to have your watch serviced by a reputable jeweler to ensure the integrity of your beautiful Celeste watch.
- Band: 16mm vegetable-tanned leather.
- Travel Friendly: Every Celeste watch comes with its very own travel friendly case! Perfect for storage and shipping, your watch is snuggly nestled in plush felt, protected from drops, knocks, and bangs.
- Two Year Warranty
